Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)

7.0R109 minDirector: Michael Cimino

1974 film directed by Michael Cimino

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a 1974 American crime action comedy film written and directed by Michael Cimino in his directorial debut. Clint Eastwood stars as John "Thunderbolt" Doherty, a disguised preacher who is almost killed before being unintentionally rescued by a young car thief named "Lightfoot" (Jeff Bridges), who partners with him in a series of thefts. "Thunderbolt" is soon found to be a fugitive bank robber, who is being hunted by his former gang. George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis also feature.

Filmed in various locations of Montana, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was produced by Eastwood's production company, Malpaso Productions, and released through United Artists. The film grossed $25 million at the box office on a budget of $2.2–4 million, and was positively received by critics. Bridges was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film.

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What is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot about?
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) — Seven years after a daring bank robbery involving an anti-tank gun used to blow open a vault, the robbery team temporarily puts aside their mutual suspicions to repeat the crime after they are unable to find the loot from the original heist, hidden behind a school chalkboard. The
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.